I was happy to see this story recently about several cottages that were just built here in Seattle. (You can also view the real estate listing here.) There aren’t a whole lot of “McMansions” within city limits, but housing remains expensive here, so smaller, more affordable new homes is a trend I can get behind. We’re in a cottage ourselves, albeit one that was built 50 years ago. I confess our kitchen is a sticking point — it is not just small but tiny — so we are planning to tear out a wall eventually and create a combined living/eating/cooking space. The Not So Big House has been inspirational in that regard — while I may not want the exact style of the homes featured, I do love the ideas on making every bit of a smaller space functional and livable. If you want to learn more about small(er) home living, check out the Small House Society or visit The Not So Big House online. –Mary T.

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